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The Warmi Yakukamak
The guardians of water, fostering resilience in four indigenous communities in the Riobamba canton by strengthening women’s leadership in the management of water councils.
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Indigenous Communities
Project Context
Riobamba Canton - Chimborazo Province
Located in the high-Andean communities of Riobamba, Ecuador, this project aims to ensure the sustainability of drinking water by strengthening local governance and women’s leadership.
In a region affected by malnutrition and climate vulnerability, the initiative goes beyond physical infrastructure to promote women’s participation in decision-making and improve hygiene practices (WASH).
Beneficiary Communities:
- Bashalan
- Laurel Gompuene
- El Obraje
- Shungubug Grande
The Approach
Empowering Women as Stewards
A project led by FIEA Ecuador and Engineers Without Borders–USA, and funded by the Canadian Embassy through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), is being carried out with the goal of strengthening water governance and sustainability.
Unlike previous phases that focused on technical infrastructure, this initiative focuses on the social component—or “software”—prioritizing the training of women leaders and water board members in conflict management, leadership, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Long-Term Impact
SDGs 5 and 6 Alignment
Through the updating of regulations, improved financial transparency, and hygiene awareness campaigns, the project seeks to guarantee the human right to water and reduce child malnutrition, in line with SDGs 5 and 6, to create a replicable community management model that will serve as the basis for future public policies in the region.
By empowering women as key stewards of this resource, the project ensures that the rehabilitated infrastructure translates into long-term health and inclusive, resilient community management.
